Turning Hardship into Hope: Your Beginning Doesn't Define Your Becoming (ft. Brittney Putman, Miss Ohio 2026 Volunteer)

What if the circumstances you were born into didn't determine the future you were capable of creating?This week's episode is a special one. As Brittany Putman, Miss Ohio Volunteer 2026, takes the stage at Miss Volunteer America this week, I couldn't think of a better time to share her story! Brittany is the kind of woman every young girl should look up to and every mom should encourage her daughter to listen to. Her journey is proof that your circumstances do not have to define your future.This conversation is especially meaningful to me because I had the honor of serving on the judging panel when Brittany was crowned Miss Ohio Volunteer. Watching her use her platform to serve others, advocate for families impacted by addiction, and inspire those around her has been incredible. As a first-generation college student, entrepreneur, advocate, future attorney, and founder of You're Important Too, Brittany has dedicated her life to helping others realize that their story is still being written.In this episode, you'll learn:• How to break generational cycles and rewrite your story• Why your beginning doesn't define your becoming• The power of advocating for yourself when others doubt you• How pageantry can build confidence, leadership, and purpose• Why authenticity matters more than perfection• How to balance ambition, service, education, and personal growthTune in for a conversation about resilience, purpose, confidence, and creating a future bigger than the one you were handed, and join me in cheering Brittany on as she competes for the Miss Volunteer America crown this week!Show Notes~Connect with Brittany!Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrittneyputman/Miss Ohio Volunteer: https://www.instagram.com/missohvol/?hl=enTune in to Miss Volunteer Nationals: https://missvolunteeramerica.net/Miss Ohio Volunteer Website: https://missohiovolunteer.net/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnEXIw6HGjTqK9WDe8c4hzK8K_mvHsUXVJoR0lC8R6gmex9ZWDhbO0uL8kVEg_aem_gZashRewe5itM_TM5ZaKJgEnjoyed this episode? Visit kelliesbrocchi.com and follow Kellie ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ! Loved the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doboth.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠?Leave a review and share what you learned—we loveto hear from you! #DoBothDisclaimer: Views and opinions are personal and do not reflect that of the DOD/DOW.